Shopping in Bucharest
Handmade costumes and age-old antiques fill the shelves of the small shops that cluster in Lipscani. Mingle with Bucharest's literary set at atmospheric bookshops like Carturesti, and find chic dresses in upmarket fashion boutiques on Calea Victoriei. The stalls of Piata Amzei Market sell fresh fruit and vegetables from all over Romania. The The Peasants' Folk Shop is best for unique souvenirs. Most shops close at 6pm, bigger stores and malls are open longer.
Nichi Cristina Nichita
Feminine elegance
Located on Piata Unirii, this is the prime showcase for glamorous local
fashion designers Nichi Cristina Nichita. Bucharest's style conscious browse
for elegant business outfits, handbags and exuberant dresses. The label's
catwalk-proven women's collections add daring twists to classic designs.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
1, Piata Unirii, Bucharest
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 303 0198
Carturesti
Teatime read
Carturesti is a bookshop, which doubles as a bustling teashop. The wooden
shelves groan with everything from rare art books to coffee-table glossies.
Located near Piata Romana square, this is where Bucharest's book-lovers meet
to browse and order cake.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
13, Arthur Verona, Bucharest 010312
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 317 3459
Bucuresti Mall
Four-storey shopping spree
A grey communist-era building near Piata Unirii square has been turned into
the city's favourite shopping centre. Bucuresti Mall boasts 140 shops, a
10-screen cinema and bowling alley. Shoppers unwind at Sbarro, Tang Dynasty
or Springtime cafés.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
55-59, Calea Vitan, Bucharest 031281
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 327 6700
Piata Amzei
Bustling farmers' market
This small colourful market in central Bucharest offers fruit and vegetables
from all over Romania. Locals come here for their weekly shopping, stocking
up on fresh cabbage, potatoes or wild mushrooms. Specialities include
Transylvanian gingerbread and the popular Romanian zacusca vegetable
spread.
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Opening Hours
Daily 7am-5pm
Address
Strada Piata Amzei, Bucharest
Transport
Piata Romana Metro
Reine Astrid
Luxury chocolate
Fine, exclusively handcrafted chocolate treats fill the impressive displays
inside this shop, situated in a small passageway near Piata Victoriei. Let
the friendly staff help you buy extravagant pralines, chocolate-coated dried
fruits and delightful nougat sweets, all made from traditional recipes.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 10am-3pm
Address
92, Ion Mihalache Boulevard, Bucharest
Telephone
+40 (0) 72 264 5646
The Peasants' Folk Shop
Bright souvenirs of Romania
Central Bucharest's Museum of the Romanian Peasant contains the city's best
souvenir shop. Visitors browse the hand-painted pottery, colourful rugs,
folk drawings and lovingly made trinkets. The Peasants' Folk Shop is a
treasure trove of presents to take home.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
3, Sos Kiseleff, Bucharest 011341
Telephone
+40 (0) 21 317 9660
